If you are new to the white zone and wedding planning is all new you might need a bit of a steer on the top trends. Lucky, our friend and top wedding planner Amy Nichols is here to help. The San Francisco-based wedding planner is well known for planning the most beautiful of weddings - bringing together timeless chic, relaxed elegance and personal touches to reflect the bride and groom. Here are her top trends for weddings in 2013...

Towards the end of 2012 we saw a big rise in popularity of one particular colour: Emerald green. (Even the Duchess of Cambridge is a fan, having worn an Emerald-coloured gown to the Sports Personality of the Year Awards.) And this year the jewel tone will take center stage: “I anticipate seeing this deep lovely hue in weddings this year, similar to the way we saw a lot of Tangerine Tango in 2012,” explained Amy.TOP CATWALK TRENDS FOR 2013ALL YOUR ETIQUETTE ISSUES SOLVEDFIND YOUR DREAM WEDDING DRESS

While the chevron print has been favored recently, trend-setters anticipate that the honeycomb shape will be hot in the coming year. We like these simple wedding invitations from Etsy, but it is also worth considering different ways of incorporating the pretty print to your big day: “Perhaps as the back to your wedding invitations or as the pattern for linens on the day,” says Amy.TOP CATWALK TRENDS FOR 2013ALL YOUR ETIQUETTE ISSUES SOLVEDFIND YOUR DREAM WEDDING DRESS

With today’s fashion and creative beauty products there is plenty of opportunity to be modern and adventurous; your wedding day doesn’t need to be that. “I expect a return to the classics,” says Amy. “Although vintage and rustic-chic will continue to be popular I think brides will lean towards classic looks, and timeless style that isn't overly trendy.” Elegance will be behind 2013 weddings, it seems – think Alan Hannah (pictured), Suzanne Neville and Phillipa Lepley.TOP CATWALK TRENDS FOR 2013ALL YOUR ETIQUETTE ISSUES SOLVEDFIND YOUR DREAM WEDDING DRESS

Wedding cake is an absolute must, but 2013 also sees an indulgence in sweet treats: enter the sweet table. Like Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds did, we expect that the sweet offering of weddings will grow tremendously this year. Think of all your favourite puddings together on one table! Even those homemade treats: “Things that are hand-made or hand crafted will continue to be in style,” explained Amy Nichols. “This doesn't necessarily mean ‘rustic’, but cookies made by your mother in the welcome bags, or jam made by granny will be seen more often.” TOP CATWALK TRENDS FOR 2013ALL YOUR ETIQUETTE ISSUES SOLVEDFIND YOUR DREAM WEDDING DRESS

Changing into a ‘reception’ dress or dancing dress will be more popular this year too: “What I like about this is it is a nod to the ‘going away’ outfit of our mother & grandmother's generations. While brides aren't changing into a sensible suit, they're changing into something that they can dance in,” says Amy. We love this short Pronovias look for the dance floor!TOP CATWALK TRENDS FOR 2013ALL YOUR ETIQUETTE ISSUES SOLVEDFIND YOUR DREAM WEDDING DRESS

If prints aren’t your thing then you will love laser cut details. Laser cut invitations and signs are a new trend we’ve seen emerging for a while and this year they will certainly rule. The masters at Cutture London (www.cutture.com) have been working on their laser cut stationery for years and produce a romantic range of gorgeous designs; as do Intricate Creations (www.intricatecreations.co.uk), pictured. TOP CATWALK TRENDS FOR 2013ALL YOUR ETIQUETTE ISSUES SOLVEDFIND YOUR DREAM WEDDING DRESS

“Ways to reflect & honor your family never go out of style,” says Amy Nichols. “One of my brides recently tied her grandparents first house key (a skeleton key!) to her bouquet as her "something old". It means so much to them, and in turn, enables those who may not be alive to be with you on the special day.” What element of your family history will you add to your big day?TOP CATWALK TRENDS FOR 2013ALL YOUR ETIQUETTE ISSUES SOLVEDFIND YOUR DREAM WEDDING DRESS

Creativity reaching an all time high in the bridal industry means that you will be able to come up with a whole range of ways to surprise your guests. “If your budget & venue allows, wait to ‘reveal’ the dinner area after cocktails, or have a late-night lounge with desserts or specialty coffees that opens during dancing; these little surprising will make for a memorable evening!” The idea of creating ‘pockets’ within your wedding is also worth considering.